Childcare Modern Apprentice

About the role

✨ Modern Apprentice - Early Years Practitioner ✨

Location: Baillieston G69 & various Private Nurseries across Glasgow 📍

Are you 18+ and ready to launch a career that’s seriously rewarding? Want to inspire the next generation and make a real difference? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join us as Modern Apprentices in the Early Years sector! 🚀

This is your chance to build a future in childcare, fully funded by Skills Development Scotland through the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. No academic entry requirements – your interview is what counts! 💯

What You’ll Get:

• Hands-on experience in a fun, fulfilling career, positively impacting children's lives. 🧸
• 12-15 months of practical workplace experience while you earn a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓
• A clear pathway to becoming a qualified Early Years Practitioner. 🌟
• The pride of knowing you play a crucial role in a child's learning and development. 🌱

Hours & Pay:

• Full-time: 35–40 hours per week (Mon–Fri in nursery, or flexible hours in Out of School Care). ⏰
• Rate: £8 per hour (National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices). 💰

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• Work towards an SCQF Level 7 qualification with Carousel Training Centre and your employer. 🤝
• Attend monthly training sessions and get dedicated support from an Assessor. 📚
• Earn your SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People). ✅
• Develop the skills and knowledge to become a qualified Early Years Practitioner in just 12–15 months! 🎉

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with the team to create a super safe and positive environment for the kids. 💖
• Be an awesome, valued member of the nursery family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Assist staff in delivering engaging, active, and educational activities. 🎨⚽
• Get hands-on experience with children from babies to pre-school age. 👶
• Discover how children learn and grow through play. 🧸
• Support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, dressing, feeding). 🤗
• Chat with parents/carers to support each child's learning journey. 🗣️
• Help with daily nursery tasks like snack prep and cleaning equipment. 🍎🧼
• Always follow safeguarding procedures to ensure every child is safe and secure. 🛡️

Apply now and let’s build futures together! 🌟

Key responsibilities

• Work with the staff team to create a safe, positive environment for children.
• Support staff in delivering fun, active, and educational activities.
• Support with personal care tasks (toileting, dressing, feeding).
• Help with nursery routines, including snack preparation and cleaning equipment.
• Following nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are safe and secure.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (What We’re Looking For:- • Enthusiastic and confident individuals who want to work in a Nursery or Out of School Care setting. • Good communication skills and a genuine desire to support the development of young children. • The ability to engage and interact enthusiastically with children. No previous experience is required — just passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn.)

Skills